Together, let’s advance human rights more effectively.
“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
You’re in the right place.
Where my strengths meet your needs, there is an opportunity to do this work better.
I began consulting to find more innovative ways of advancing rights-based social change. I think outside the traditional non-profit/NGO box, but I understand how that box is built, its limitations and opportunities.
I’ve been where you are, and I understand.
From rural Togo 20 years ago to bustling Cape Town today, I’ve lived in 7 countries and worked for human rights, humanitarian and development organizations in dozens more.
That’s why I believe in the importance of building links between individuals and groups working on social change. I also believe strong systems are as important as solid strategy, so I’m just as good at procedures as I am analysis.
“I know I can trust Chantal to ‘get it’ right away. She immediately understands the nuances of what we need, sometimes even more than we do ourselves.”
I’m a fixer, a problem solver, a translator and a connector.
I deliver the services you need with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to helping you achieve your goals and solve your problems in a more effective, efficient way.
I’m an expert on protection for human rights defenders and journalists, and have worked with all manner of civil society and government actors. My ability to jump in and adapt quickly has helped me successfully manage staff and programs in French, Spanish and English in Africa, Latin America and the United States. I’m a detail-oriented creative thinker who loves to build, lead and empower passionate and talented teams.
Consulting experience
Areas of focus: Alliance Building, Analysis & Strategic Planning and Program Assessment & Management
Clients: Open Society Foundations (OSF), Transparency & Accountability Initiative (TAI), Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society (IRIS), Pact, Freedom House, LINC LLC, Heartland Alliance International (HAI), Social Impact, World Learning, Tetra Tech DPK, Oxu Solutions, Business & Strategies in Europe, Banyan Global, Broderick Haight Consulting, Discovery Learning Alliance, Lutheran World Relief, QED Group, Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA), Counterpart International.
Work experience
Global Greengrants Fund: Co-Director of Philanthropy
Freedom House: Deputy Director, Mexico office
Freedom House: Senior Program Manager, Global Human Rights & NGO Assistance Programs
International Rescue Committee (IRC): Grants Coordinator, DR Congo country program
The Breast Cancer 3-Day: Project Manager and Crew Coordinator, Philadelphia 3-Day
United States Peace Corps: Girls’ Education and Empowerment Volunteer, Togo country program
Recent writing (more available on request)
What Makes Funder Collaboration Effective?
Funding for a healthier civil society: Lessons from an OSF program
Transparency and Accountability Initiative collaboration case notes: 2020 & 2021
And of course, check out my Blog for more informal think pieces…
Education
Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) Master of International Affairs: Human Rights and Development, regional focus in Africa
Lafayette College Bachelor of Arts: International Affairs
Skills & Languages
Organized multi-tasker
Excellent inter-cultural communicator
Leader and team player
English
Spanish
French
“Chantal has a unique capacity to do both operational and technical work equally well, and an ability to maneuver in different thematic contexts. We can ask her to do pretty much anything and we know she’ll get it done.”
“The measure of a consultant is in her professionalism and willingness to do what it takes while remaining positive and supportive. That would be Chantal!”